Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1

Lets look much closer at the Canon G3 X vs Fujifilm S1, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and Fujifilm S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was brought out 18 months later than the Fujifilm S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the G3 X grades versus the Fujifilm S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Fujifilm FinePix S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G3 X Gallery & Fujifilm S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G3 X comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G3 X and the Fujifilm S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 X and Fujifilm S1 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and Fujifilm S1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G3 X due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G3 X will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger G3 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.